Tessa’s POV
“A monster, huh? That’s a little cruel,” Bernard said, folding his arms across his chest. “After I saved your life?”
“Bernard was the neighbor that turned you?” I asked, glancing at Joseph questionably.
“He is,” Joseph answered. “Which is the only reason why I allow him to enter my home when I’m not here.”
Joseph stepped further into the house, still holding my suitcase.
Bernard was eyeing me carefully and I fought to urge to meet his eyes, but I kept my eyes fixed on the ground, afraid to make any sudden movements. Though, Joseh seemed oddly relaxed.
“She has an odd scent,” Bernard spoke about me as if I wasn’t even there.
“You know she can hear you, right?” Joseph asked, rolling his eyes.
Bernard finally pulled his eyes away from me to glare at him.
“You’re bringing
